Pout of Africa: Toure agrees his birthplace is a negative for some observers (Image: Action Images)

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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure feels he does not get the respect he deserves - because he is from Africa.

The Ivory Coast international has won league titles in England, Spain and Greece as well as his homeland, and is a key figure in the Blues' push for a second Premier League championship in three years.

He is also on the six-man shortlist for the Professional Footballers’ Association’s player of the season award.

And the 30-year-old echoed club colleague Samir Nasri’s claim that only his birthplace has blocked him from being hailed as one of the best midfielders in the world.